Children and Youth Feel Valued, Heard, and Included
It is important to note that there exists a power difference between young people and adults, and missed opportunities for young people to be heard and involved in meaningful ways. The CYPT seeks to ensure that Children and Youth feel valued, heard, and included in traditionally adult spaces.
Key Actions the CYPT is Taking
- CYPT hired three Youth Connector positions in partnership with Camino Well-being and Mental Health. These young people work on the CYPT Backbone Team
- Conducting the 2020, 2021, and 2023 Waterloo Region Youth Impact Survey and sharing the data back with the community
- Youth Sense Making Sessions: where we speak with youth in the community about the Youth Impact Survey data – led by the Youth Connectors
- Youth Connector-led Impact & Action Summit annually
- Working on the Child Voice Project, our method to hear from children under nine about their life and well-being
Key Data from the CYPT
The number of hours youth contributed to the work of the CYPT:
- In 2020, youth contributed 904 hours
- In 2022, youth contributed 1320 hours
- In 2023, youth contributed 2341 hours
- In 2024, youth contributed 2378 hours
Data from three Youth Impact Surveys and the Data in Action Report
Key Training & Resources
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